Correct, I transferred ownership of a couple rifles today and made a point of asking as I had just read this thread, the authority will contact the new owner if nothing is confirmed within 30 days. I made very sure to ask if I had done everything required by me as a seller under the act and if there was any come back on me if the buyer hadn't confirmed within the 40 days....was told absolutely no come back on me as long as I check FAL and confirm their current, then the transfer will be marked as pending on my record and they will follow up with the buyer if they fail to complete.
By notifying the authority of the change of ownership that is your only obligation as a seller apart from sighting FAL and confirming identity.
FYI there is a firearms license checking link on the authority website
https://webforms.police.govt.nz/fal#no-back
FYI if done over the phone like me you need the buyers full name, FAL number and date of birth. Very quick and easy.
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